Starting the Recording mode

How to use the Scene modes

Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations.

The scene modes are listed below.

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Scene modes

Description

1.Select the Scene mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.20).

2.Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

3.Press the Shutter button to capture an image.

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[Nightscene]

Use this for shooting still images at night

 

or in other dark conditions.

 

 

 

[Portrait]

To take a picture of a person.

 

 

 

 

[Children]

To take a picture of fast moving objects,

 

for example, children.

 

 

 

[Landscape]

To take pictures of distant scenery.

 

 

 

 

[Text]

Use this mode to shoot a document.

 

 

 

 

[Close up]

Close-up shooting for small objects such

 

as plants and insects.

 

 

 

[Sunset]

For taking pictures of sunsets.

 

 

 

 

[Dawn]

Daybreak scenes.

 

 

 

 

[Backlight]

Portrait without shadows caused by

 

backlight.

 

 

 

[Firework]

Firework scenes.

 

 

 

 

[Beach&Snow]

For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape

 

scenes.

 

 

 

[Self Shot]

Use when the photographer would also

 

like to appear in the image.

 

 

 

[Food]

For taking delicious looking food.

 

 

 

 

[Café]

For taking pictures in cafes and

 

restaurants.

 

 

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